Canon EOS 1D X Preview

After months of rumors swirling about, today Canon finally launched its new flagship DSLR: the Canon EOS 1D X. This new camera will replace not just the EOS 1Ds but also all EOS 1D current models... and will bring the APS-H sensor size to an end.

This new high-end camera is based on an 18MPix CMOS full-frame sensor and can reach a shooting speed of 14 fps (12 fps with auto-focus). It also features a high-precision AF system with 61 points, and 41 high-sensitivity cross-type sensors to ensure a very fast and precise auto-focus. Its 100–51,200 ISO and dual DIGIC 5 processors should ensure a low level of noise. The 1DX can even push its sensor to 204,800 ISO, the highest ISO on the market. (It will be interesting to see how good the pictures are at that ISO.) In term of metering, the 100,000-pixel RGB AE associated with the dedicated DIGIC 4 processor should help you under most lighting conditions.

The 1,040k-dot 3.2-inch LCD screen is announced as “superbly durable" and will give you a good idea of your picture results while shooting. And when shooting indoors, the 1GB ethernet connection will enable you to stream and check your photos directly on your PC or Mac.

The 1Dx also offers advanced video capabilities with full HD (1080p) and a wide range of controls such as exposure, frame rates, audio, and compression.

The Canon EOS 1D X will be available in March 2012 for the price of $6,800.

For more details, check out this page and this video by Canon showcasing the EOS 1DX:

Look at the photos that are taken with these cameras so bad according to DXO, does not seem true scores, but makes people happy on a website say that your camera is better, or worse yet, buy a camera so says a website. ;)

Not surprised

I haven't used a high-end camera from any brand, but I know that the sensor performance from Nikon's low-end is a LOT better than what Canon's low-end offers. So I don't find the 1DX scores surprising either, but I am disappointed nevertheless because I was hoping that Canon might finally work on their sensor. Having said that, the low-light performance is something to write home about.

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I can not believe

If you follow the results of this page, a Nikon D5100 is better than a 5DMarkIII, and is at the same level of a 1DX or medium format cameras, is incredible, this more than a house of analysis seems the advertising company Nikon & Sony. More and more voices are raised against the results of this website. Nikon camera you use images to promote your software. Interestingly most professional photographers lining the 500px sales, and have a great reputation ignore these results and continue to use mostly Canon or HB for their customers. I am also disappointed with the fact that now you may become responsible for the analysis Dpreview.com lenses, Nikon surely be the best in reverse of what everyone already knows. Kind regards.

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I think you'll find it's around the other way. Canon is a marketing powerhouse - they probably spend more advertising than Nikon even makes in a year. This is the #1 reason why everyone wants Canon cameras. When the company with the biggest marketing budget also uses the best sensors then DXOmark will no longer go against the grain.

The objective results here do have real-world implications. Take a D5100 and a 7D out at sunset and the dynamic range difference is immediately obvious. You'll also find that you have to put the 7D to bed half an hour earlier. It's really no surprise to read the figures on this site if you use both cameras together.

Finally, the one thing everyone agrees on is that individual results are more useful than 'overall score'. For example the 5DmkIII absolutely smokes the D5100 in noise, which is what you'd expect. The overall score is too dependent on the weighting given to each category. For example Canon doesn't seem to value dynamic range whereas this DXOmark weights it quite heavily.

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I think you'll find it's around the other way. Canon is a marketing powerhouse - they probably spend more advertising than Nikon even makes in a year. This is the #1 reason why everyone wants Canon cameras. When the company with the biggest marketing budget also uses the best sensors then DXOmark will no longer go against the grain.

The objective results here do have real-world implications. Take a D5100 and a 7D out at sunset and the dynamic range difference is immediately obvious. You'll also find that you have to put the 7D to bed half an hour earlier. It's really no surprise to read the figures on this site if you use both cameras together.

Finally, the one thing everyone agrees on is that individual results are more useful than 'overall score'. For example the 5DmkIII absolutely smokes the D5100 in noise, which is what you'd expect. The overall score is too dependent on the weighting given to each category. For example Canon doesn't seem to value dynamic range whereas this DXOmark weights it quite heavily.

Re: I can not believe

Read reviews of this analysis, and search the web, Nikon DxOLabs favors. Not me, says many people, just look in google. And no one in the world to see the results of this house, just put a number, any sample image, and explain how they obtained the result of that test through the images. Result is a completely opaque, and put consumer cameras above the best professionals, gentlemen, this is completely unbelievable and untrue.

Examples:

Is it better a Nikon D800 for landscapes that a Phase One IQ180 Digital Back? The answer is NO, no way.

Is it better a Nikon D5100 a 5DmarkII for landscapes? The answer is NO.

And for portraits, are matched? NOT.

Is the Nikon D800 ISO performance better than 5DMarkIII? It is also false, in fact the Nikon is worth to cover sporting events, I know professionals who have confirmed.

I could go on with a long list of scores that are out of logic but I have work, each buy what you want.

DXO not credibile

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Re: DXO not credibile

You are correct, these stats don't reflect its real performance especially in low light! This body is so good Professionals are switching back to Canon just because of the 1Dx. It has faster focusing, better lens choices, top professional metering system, best build quality and so much more this so called score is only for Dxo's mark and the way they test the signals NOT real world imagery.

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<div id="linkdxomark">This a comment for <a href="http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Camera-Sensor-Database/Canon/EOS-1Dx">this page on the website</a></div>I was fine with my 5D mark II till now... What will Canon do with the 5D mark III?

I have a 1Dx and I can vouch that it is a wonderful machine and I think the 5D mk III is.DxO what he writes are only subjective concepts suggested by the sponsor not credible.